Many of the region’s school systems have announced closures for Tuesday after a major snowstorm dumped as much as a foot of snow on parts of the D.C. area.
Here are the latest school closures and delays:
Alexandria City Public Schools
Alexandria Public Schools and offices and offices will close for in-person learning and activities on Jan. 4. However, the district says there will be virtual learning.
Anne Arundel County
Due to inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 4. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required. pic.twitter.com/s1dvoU2e7L
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) January 4, 2022
Arlington Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools and offices will be closed. There will be no virtual learning.
Staff members or parents who registered to receive a COVID-19 test kit can pick it up from their work location or child’s school on Thursday or Friday.
Culpeper County Public Schools
Due to the inclement weather, Culpeper County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Twelve-month employees do not report. Essential personnel report at 8:00 AM. pic.twitter.com/qJU7hck9XM
— Culpeper County Public Schools (@culpeperschools) January 3, 2022
D.C. Public Schools
D.C. Public Schools were already scheduled to be closed Monday and Tuesday amid a major effort to test every student and staff member. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that because of the storm, students must now test on Wednesday, Jan. 5 and schools will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Fairfax County Public Schools
All Fairfax County Public Schools and central offices will be closed on Jan. 4. Both in-person and virtual learning is canceled.
Extra curricular activities and team practices are also canceled.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed on Jan. 4 “due to current road conditions, power outages, and the inability to clear parking lots.”
The district said essential workers should report when road conditions are safe.
Loudoun County Public Schools
All public schools will close on Jan. 4. There will be no virtual classes either. Administrative offices will open at noon.
The Loudoun County School Board meeting will take place as scheduled Tuesday evening.
Manassas City Public Schools
All Manassas City Public Schools will beclosed on Jan 4, 2022 “due to snow and icy conditions in certain areas.” The district said it was“code blue” for employees.
MCPS will be closed, Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 due to snow & icy conditions in certain areas. CODE BLUE for employees. MCPS permanecerán cerradas, el 4 de enero de 2022 debido a las condiciones de nieve y hielo en ciertas áreas. CÓDIGO AZUL para empleados.
— ManassasCitySchools (@mymcpsva) January 3, 2022
Montgomery County Public Schools
All Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed “due to the ongoing work to remove ice and snow and ensure schools are safe for students and staff.”
Administrative offices and central offices will open on a two-hour delay and daycare programs in school buildings may open by 9 a.m., the school system said.
Montgomery County Public Schools will be CLOSED, Tuesday, Jan. 4, due to the ongoing work to remove ice and snow and ensure schools are safe for students and staff. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled.
— MCPS (@MCPS) January 4, 2022
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Due to inclement weather, PGCPS will be closed Tuesday, January 4 on a Code Yellow. Virtual learning is cancelled. Student meal distribution will resume Wednesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 6. pic.twitter.com/M2LCylh1EU
— PGCPS (@pgcps) January 3, 2022
Prince William County Public Schools
All district schools and offices will be closed on Jan. 4. There will no in-person or virtual classes.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE FOR TUES., JAN. 4, 2022- All Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tues., Jan. 4, 2022. Code 1 – essential personnel report at NOON as safety permits. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor weather and road conditions. pic.twitter.com/klMB1fUHuJ
— Spotsylvania County Public Schools (@SpotsySchools) January 3, 2022
Stafford County Public Schools
Stafford County Public Schools and offices will close on Jan. 4.
The district says employees should not report to teleworking and students will not have virtual learning.
A 70-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in California has been shut down due extreme winter weather, with forecasters warning that travel could be difficult for the next few days.
The California Department of Transportation announced on Twitter that a section I-80 from Colfax, Calif., to the border of Nevada has been closed due to zero visibility conditions.
#TrafficAlert: ❄️It is a White Christmas!☃️⚠️I-80 CLOSED from Colfax (@PlacerCA) to the Nevada State line & SR-20 CLOSED @ the Nevada State line due to zero visibility. Expect major delays. #KnowBeforeYouGo @CHP_Truckee @CaltransDist10 @CaltransHQ @NevadaCountyCA @CHP_HQ pic.twitter.com/WEVLb2EoKz
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) December 25, 2021
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Sacramento, Calif., has issued a winter storm warning that is expected to impact mountain and foothill travel until Tuesday. The areas affected by the storm warning include the Sacramento Valley, western Plumas County, Lassen Volcanic National Park and the northern Sierra Nevada range.
“A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,” said the NWS.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet is expected with some localized areas of up to 5 feet according to the NWS. The heaviest weather conditions are expected to be from Sunday evening to Monday morning.
⚠️I-80 CLOSED TODAY (12/26) from Colfax (@PlacerCA) to the Nevada State-line. No ETO. A larger storm will hit the Sierra tonight.Please respect @CHP_Truckee& Caltrans’ crews. They have been working around the clock & #SafetyFirst #KnowBeforeYouGo https://t.co/HS687UgNj7 pic.twitter.com/qZZoWROi3J
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) December 26, 2021
Whiteout conditions have closed a 70-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in the Sierra as a blustery Christmas weekend storm dumps snow on the Tahoe area.
As of Sunday morning, I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line with no reopening in sight. To the north, State Route 49 is closed from Camptonville to Sierraville. Highway 50 is closed from Echo Summit to Meyers due to “multiple spinouts,” Caltrans said.
Good morning!☃️ Heading to the Sierra? Please rethink your plans.?”I-80, US-50 & several other highways CLOSED due to the winter storm & poor visibility. Mountain travel today (Sun.) will be difficult to impossible & HIGHLY DISCOURAGED.🥶#KnowBeforeYouGo https://t.co/HS687UgNj7 pic.twitter.com/R5B59quYW5
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) December 26, 2021
Roads all over the Sierra are currently considered dangerous for drivers, with low visibility, high winds and snow. Even on roads that are not closed, Truckee and Tahoe fire departments have been reporting spinouts throughout the weekend. If you must take to the roads, chains are required.
“Wondering why I-80 is currently closed?” CHP Truckee tweeted on Christmas morning, accompanied by a video so snowy that no road could be discerned. “Here’s what I-80 looks like right now.”
Wondering why I-80 is currently closed? Here’s what I-80 looks like right now 😳🙀❄️ pic.twitter.com/VfhVFnLSwu
— CHP Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) December 25, 2021
A winter storm warning is in effect throughout the Greater Lake Tahoe area until 1 a.m. Tuesday. Heavy snow and wind gusts up to 45 mph are forecast, with “widespread whiteout conditions.”
“Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage,” the National Weather Service cautioned. “Roads and highways may be closed for extended periods of time.”
The weather service says travel should be avoided if possible, as “you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours.” Those who must travel should “prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing.”
Interstate 80 was closed from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada state line due to whiteout conditions.
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Some Tahoe ski resorts saw 2 feet of snow on Saturday — with more on the way. Twenty inches fell on Homewood on the west shore, while Northstar received a foot of snow from Friday night into Saturday. The weather service is forecasting additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet through early Tuesday, and 2 to 3 feet in elevations above 7,000 feet.
Another wave of winter weather is expected to bring more snow to Oklahoma Tuesday into Wednesday, as Oklahomans continue to cope with frigid temperatures and slick road conditions.OG&E and other utility companies implemented controlled rolling power outages to customers statewide as the Southwest Power Pool declared an Energy Emergency Level 3. As of 12:15 p.m., SPP lowered the alert to Level 1. OG&E confirmed that they have paused controlled power outages.KOCO 5 will bring you the latest updates regarding the approaching winter weather and power outage situation. Keep refreshing this story for updates:4:10 p.m. Update: According to OG&E, as of 3:45 p.m., OG&E is reporting fewer than 6,500 customers without power as a result of weather-related outages. OG&E has more than 1,000 restoration personnel working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, officials said. At this time, the Southwest Power Pool notified OG&E that temporary service interruptions are not required, which means the service interruptions have been paused for the time being. While the SPP has not yet indicated that short-term service interruptions will resume, OG&E customers are urged to be prepared. Given the fluidity of the situation, OG&E officials said they may not be able to communicate all interruptions prior to their start time. Because of this, they are encouraging customers to prepare for the possibility of controlled service interruptions for one to two hours as these conditions continue.Officials said this will likely continue to be the case over the next few days because of the continued cold weather across the region and the demand for natural gas.3:30 p.m. Update: Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says the next wave of snow is now moving into western Oklahoma. Watch Damon’s latest timeline in the video player above. 2:08 p.m. Update: The Commissioner of Public Safety has announced that due to inclement weather, state agencies may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday and ending at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday for all 77 counties.1:50 p.m. Update: Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says widespread 3″-6″ of snow will move in this afternoon and end tomorrow morning. However, a few zones will see the chance for a little more snow. Specifically from Elk City-Clinton-Kingfisher-Enid-Stillwater and then another band from Duncan-Pauls Valley-Shawnee where the chance for up to 7″ is possible. No matter what, snow on top of snow will lead to dangerous conditions this evening. If you must go out, be home by 7 p.m. tonight. Roads will be dangerous tonight and tomorrow morning.1:45 p.m. Update: OG&E officials said during a news conference that while controlled power outages have been paused, for now, Oklahomans are urged to continue to conserve electricity and that additional controlled rolling power outages are “very likely,” due to the approaching winter storm and continued frigid temperatures. ONG officials also said that the demand for natural gas continues to outpace supply. Oklahomans are urged to minimize the amount of natural gas they use to help with supply and demand. Watch the news conference update below:Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Check church closings>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on Twitter
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Another wave of winter weather is expected to bring more snow to Oklahoma Tuesday into Wednesday, as Oklahomans continue to cope with frigid temperatures and slick road conditions.
OG&E and other utility companies implemented controlled rolling power outages to customers statewide as the Southwest Power Pool declared an Energy Emergency Level 3. As of 12:15 p.m., SPP lowered the alert to Level 1. OG&E confirmed that they have paused controlled power outages.
KOCO 5 will bring you the latest updates regarding the approaching winter weather and power outage situation. Keep refreshing this story for updates:
4:10 p.m. Update: According to OG&E, as of 3:45 p.m., OG&E is reporting fewer than 6,500 customers without power as a result of weather-related outages. OG&E has more than 1,000 restoration personnel working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, officials said. At this time, the Southwest Power Pool notified OG&E that temporary service interruptions are not required, which means the service interruptions have been paused for the time being.
While the SPP has not yet indicated that short-term service interruptions will resume, OG&E customers are urged to be prepared.
Given the fluidity of the situation, OG&E officials said they may not be able to communicate all interruptions prior to their start time. Because of this, they are encouraging customers to prepare for the possibility of controlled service interruptions for one to two hours as these conditions continue.
Officials said this will likely continue to be the case over the next few days because of the continued cold weather across the region and the demand for natural gas.
3:30 p.m. Update: Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says the next wave of snow is now moving into western Oklahoma. Watch Damon’s latest timeline in the video player above.
2:08 p.m. Update: The Commissioner of Public Safety has announced that due to inclement weather, state agencies may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday and ending at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday for all 77 counties.
1:50 p.m. Update: Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says widespread 3″-6″ of snow will move in this afternoon and end tomorrow morning. However, a few zones will see the chance for a little more snow. Specifically from Elk City-Clinton-Kingfisher-Enid-Stillwater and then another band from Duncan-Pauls Valley-Shawnee where the chance for up to 7″ is possible. No matter what, snow on top of snow will lead to dangerous conditions this evening. If you must go out, be home by 7 p.m. tonight. Roads will be dangerous tonight and tomorrow morning.
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1:45 p.m. Update: OG&E officials said during a news conference that while controlled power outages have been paused, for now, Oklahomans are urged to continue to conserve electricity and that additional controlled rolling power outages are “very likely,” due to the approaching winter storm and continued frigid temperatures.
ONG officials also said that the demand for natural gas continues to outpace supply. Oklahomans are urged to minimize the amount of natural gas they use to help with supply and demand.
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Oklahoma is expected to experience wind chills below zero on Monday after a winter storm dumped heavy snow across the state and caused hazardous driving conditions.Watch KOCO First Alert Weather Team coverage live in the video player above.[/mediaosvideo]8 a.m. Update: Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management joined KOCO 5 News to discuss the department’s response to the winter weather, urging people to stay home if they can.6:55 a.m. Update: Meteorologist Michael Armstrong shared this photo of the sundog Monday morning:7:08 a.m. Update: KOCO 5 Reporter Zach Rael said Norman police officers have been working hard all morning pushing cars stuck in snow. They said they’ve personally pushed 50 cars out Monday morning. 6:30 a.m. Update: According to Oklahoma City officials, city streets are slick and hazardous Monday morning. Residents are urged to stay home if they can. Teams of three to four plows are working together to clear one lane of traffic in each direction along snow routes, officials said. City officials said there are many abandoned cars on routes that plows have to work around. Drifts are also causing complications for plow drivers. 5:30 a.m. Update: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation provided an update on road conditions. Officials said the top challenges for travel Monday morning remain light to heavy snowfall in areas across the state resulting in continued snow-pack on highways that are slick and hazardous in spots. Drifting and blowing snow is creating visibility problems in multiple areas of the state, especially along the I-35 corridor.Dangerous and life-threatening situations could occur if drivers become stranded in the storm, officials said. Travel remains highly discouraged at this time.ODOT crews continue around-the-clock plowing operations, however, extremely low temperatures continue to hamper removal of snow pack and slick spots on highways, officials said. These conditions persist statewide varying by county. If travel is necessary Monday morning, extra caution should be used on bridges, overpasses and when entering or exiting highways.Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro highways are snow covered with slick and hazardous conditions and blowing snow due to earlier rounds of snow and frigid temperatures, officials said. Southcentral and southern Oklahoma highways are snow packed and slick in spots with light to heavy snow falling and wind-driven drifting causing visibility issues, according to ODOT. While northbound and southbound I-35 has one lane clear in each direction between Davis and Wayne, the rest of the southern corridor is snow packed with slick and hazardous spots. Blowing snow is expected to lower visibility and impede travel throughout the early morning hours.The I-40, I-44 and US-69 corridors also remain snow packed and slick in spots and visibility is hampered in areas by blowing snow.The continued cycles of snow storms can hamper plowing and clearing operations, causing slick areas to develop quickly and poor visibility due to winds. Crews will continue plowing operations until highways are dry and clear, which potentially could be a significant amount of time. 5 a.m. Update: First Alert Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong captured video of a snow bank seen near Northwest 164th Street and MacArthur. 4:40 a.m. Update: Monday will see dangerously low temperatures across Oklahoma following Sunday’s heavy snowfall.But Oklahomans should be prepared for the second round of snow that’s expected to come into the Sooner State on Tuesday and Wednesday.KOCO 5 First Alert Meteorologist Jonathan Conder looks at the timeline for when you can expect another round of snow. Watch the video player above to see his latest timeline.3:30 a.m. Update: OG&E’s system watch showed a significant drop in the number of customers without power Monday morning. As of 3:30 a.m., system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power after the website said more than 7,000 didn’t have power. The majority of the outages have been reported in Muldrow, where more than 2,200 customers are without power.CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.3:15 a.m. Update: More than 7,000 OG&E customers do not have power early Monday morning as parts of the Oklahoma City metro are seeing temperatures near or below 0 degrees. The most outages have been reported in Oklahoma City – more than 3,100 customers – and Muldrow – more than 2,200.CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.2:40 a.m. Update: All lanes of the Turner Turnpike have reopened after a fiery crash involving four semitrucks and four privately owned vehicles Sunday afternoon just east of Oklahoma City.Department of Public Safety officials announced shortly before 2:40 a.m. Monday that all the westbound lanes were open again. The news came several hours after the eastbound lanes reopened.According to Oklahoma City Fire Department officials, there were no known fatalities in connection with the crash. Four people, however, were taken to hospitals by various means.1:30 a.m. Update: The number of OG&E customers without power following the heavy snowfall in Oklahoma has decreased since KOCO 5’s last report. As of 1:30 a.m. Monday, more than 5,000 customers do not have power, which is down by about 1,000. The majority of the outages have been reported in Oklahoma City, where OG&E’s system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power.CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.12:50 a.m. Update: More than 6,000 OG&E customers are without power early Monday morning following a day of heavy snowfall throughout Oklahoma.CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. 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Oklahoma is expected to experience wind chills below zero on Monday after a winter storm dumped heavy snow across the state and caused hazardous driving conditions.
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8 a.m. Update: Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management joined KOCO 5 News to discuss the department’s response to the winter weather, urging people to stay home if they can.
6:55 a.m. Update: Meteorologist Michael Armstrong shared this photo of the sundog Monday morning:
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7:08 a.m. Update: KOCO 5 Reporter Zach Rael said Norman police officers have been working hard all morning pushing cars stuck in snow. They said they’ve personally pushed 50 cars out Monday morning.
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6:30 a.m. Update: According to Oklahoma City officials, city streets are slick and hazardous Monday morning. Residents are urged to stay home if they can. Teams of three to four plows are working together to clear one lane of traffic in each direction along snow routes, officials said.
City officials said there are many abandoned cars on routes that plows have to work around. Drifts are also causing complications for plow drivers.
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City streets are slick and hazardous this morning. Stay home if you can. Teams of 3-4 plows are working together to clear one lane of traffic in each direction along snow routes. Snow route map: https://t.co/xyeNBXgrHl
— City of OKC (@cityofokc) February 15, 2021
5:30 a.m. Update: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation provided an update on road conditions. Officials said the top challenges for travel Monday morning remain light to heavy snowfall in areas across the state resulting in continued snow-pack on highways that are slick and hazardous in spots. Drifting and blowing snow is creating visibility problems in multiple areas of the state, especially along the I-35 corridor.
Dangerous and life-threatening situations could occur if drivers become stranded in the storm, officials said. Travel remains highly discouraged at this time.
ODOT crews continue around-the-clock plowing operations, however, extremely low temperatures continue to hamper removal of snow pack and slick spots on highways, officials said. These conditions persist statewide varying by county. If travel is necessary Monday morning, extra caution should be used on bridges, overpasses and when entering or exiting highways.
Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro highways are snow covered with slick and hazardous conditions and blowing snow due to earlier rounds of snow and frigid temperatures, officials said.
Southcentral and southern Oklahoma highways are snow packed and slick in spots with light to heavy snow falling and wind-driven drifting causing visibility issues, according to ODOT. While northbound and southbound I-35 has one lane clear in each direction between Davis and Wayne, the rest of the southern corridor is snow packed with slick and hazardous spots. Blowing snow is expected to lower visibility and impede travel throughout the early morning hours.
The I-40, I-44 and US-69 corridors also remain snow packed and slick in spots and visibility is hampered in areas by blowing snow.
The continued cycles of snow storms can hamper plowing and clearing operations, causing slick areas to develop quickly and poor visibility due to winds. Crews will continue plowing operations until highways are dry and clear, which potentially could be a significant amount of time.
5 a.m. Update: First Alert Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong captured video of a snow bank seen near Northwest 164th Street and MacArthur.
4:40 a.m. Update: Monday will see dangerously low temperatures across Oklahoma following Sunday’s heavy snowfall.
But Oklahomans should be prepared for the second round of snow that’s expected to come into the Sooner State on Tuesday and Wednesday.
KOCO 5 First Alert Meteorologist Jonathan Conder looks at the timeline for when you can expect another round of snow. Watch the video player above to see his latest timeline.
3:30 a.m. Update: OG&E’s system watch showed a significant drop in the number of customers without power Monday morning. As of 3:30 a.m., system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power after the website said more than 7,000 didn’t have power. The majority of the outages have been reported in Muldrow, where more than 2,200 customers are without power.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
3:15 a.m. Update: More than 7,000 OG&E customers do not have power early Monday morning as parts of the Oklahoma City metro are seeing temperatures near or below 0 degrees. The most outages have been reported in Oklahoma City – more than 3,100 customers – and Muldrow – more than 2,200.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
2:40 a.m. Update: All lanes of the Turner Turnpike have reopened after a fiery crash involving four semitrucks and four privately owned vehicles Sunday afternoon just east of Oklahoma City.
Department of Public Safety officials announced shortly before 2:40 a.m. Monday that all the westbound lanes were open again. The news came several hours after the eastbound lanes reopened.
According to Oklahoma City Fire Department officials, there were no known fatalities in connection with the crash. Four people, however, were taken to hospitals by various means.
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1:30 a.m. Update: The number of OG&E customers without power following the heavy snowfall in Oklahoma has decreased since KOCO 5’s last report. As of 1:30 a.m. Monday, more than 5,000 customers do not have power, which is down by about 1,000. The majority of the outages have been reported in Oklahoma City, where OG&E’s system watch shows that more than 4,500 customers are without power.
CLICK HERE to track power outages on OG&E’s system watch.
12:50 a.m. Update: More than 6,000 OG&E customers are without power early Monday morning following a day of heavy snowfall throughout Oklahoma.
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A winter storm moving across Oklahoma Sunday morning is dumping heavy snow, causing hazardous driving conditions. Watch KOCO First Alert Weather Team coverage live in the video player above.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all 77 counties until 6 p.m. Monday. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Sunday afternoon.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has already discouraged travel starting Sunday due to hazardous road conditions during the winter weather.>> First Alert Ride Along: Tracking snow, road conditions across OklahomaAccording to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the winter storm moving across the state has already covered some highways and interstates with several inches of snow, causing hazardous driving conditions. In western Oklahoma, several inches of snow are reported along with slick and hazardous driving conditions, according to ODOT. Visibility is low in some areas including the Panhandle due to blowing snow. In central Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metro, ODOT officials said snow is accumulating with slick and hazardous conditions developing. A band of snow is moving into northeast Oklahoma at this time, which will cause roadway conditions to quickly deteriorate.Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews started highway and interstate plowing operations in the impacted areas early Sunday morning and will continue this around-the-clock along with salt and sand treatments. However the amount of expected accumulations along with extremely frigid temperatures can rapidly cause roadways to become impassable.OG&E is reporting more than 3,500 customers without power, mostly in the Norman area. Check power outages here. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Check church closings>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on Twitter
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A winter storm moving across Oklahoma Sunday morning is dumping heavy snow, causing hazardous driving conditions.
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all 77 counties until 6 p.m. Monday. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Sunday afternoon.
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Heaviest snow hits this Sunday afternoon.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has already discouraged travel starting Sunday due to hazardous road conditions during the winter weather.
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According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the winter storm moving across the state has already covered some highways and interstates with several inches of snow, causing hazardous driving conditions.
In western Oklahoma, several inches of snow are reported along with slick and hazardous driving conditions, according to ODOT. Visibility is low in some areas including the Panhandle due to blowing snow.
In central Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metro, ODOT officials said snow is accumulating with slick and hazardous conditions developing. A band of snow is moving into northeast Oklahoma at this time, which will cause roadway conditions to quickly deteriorate.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews started highway and interstate plowing operations in the impacted areas early Sunday morning and will continue this around-the-clock along with salt and sand treatments. However the amount of expected accumulations along with extremely frigid temperatures can rapidly cause roadways to become impassable.
OG&E is reporting more than 3,500 customers without power, mostly in the Norman area. Check power outages here.
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A winter storm warning has already been issued for much of Oklahoma as a major storm system is set to bring heavy snow and dangerous wind chills to the state this weekend.The warning will be in effect from midnight Saturday night to 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest and western Oklahoma. First Alert Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says snow totals will exceed 10 inches in some spots. Watch the video above, Damon walks you through the latest timeline of the storm, how much snow will fall and what to expect in your area. >> Check the latest weather alerts in your areaTravel could be difficult to impossible. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is discouraging travel starting Sunday due to winter weather conditions. Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared a State of Emergency due to severe winter weather. Don’t let this be the last forecast you see before the storms arrive! Keep checking KOCO 5, the KOCO 5 News App and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates.Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, as well.>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on Twitter
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A winter storm warning has already been issued for much of Oklahoma as a major storm system is set to bring heavy snow and dangerous wind chills to the state this weekend.
The warning will be in effect from midnight Saturday night to 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest and western Oklahoma.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says snow totals will exceed 10 inches in some spots. Watch the video above, Damon walks you through the latest timeline of the storm, how much snow will fall and what to expect in your area.
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Travel could be difficult to impossible. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is discouraging travel starting Sunday due to winter weather conditions.
Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared a State of Emergency due to severe winter weather.
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NEW YORK (WABC) — A Winter Storm Warning for a fast-moving system that could dump several inches of fresh snow on Sunday.
The good news is the storm is not expected to reach the same magnitude as the 2-3 feet of snow seen earlier this week.
ALERT: Winter Storm Warning New York City, Long Island, and parts of the Tri-State area
Two separate storms – one coming from the west and one developing to the south – will not merge to produce a powerhouse storm. Instead, the one to the west will weaken on Saturday night, while the other begins moving off the east coast.
Unlike the previous northeast snowstorm, this storm is a quick mover and snowfall amounts should be relatively lighter.
During the day on Sunday, snow could be heavy at times across the northeast with snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour. This will cause low visibility and dangerous road conditions.
The storm will be almost out of the northeast by Sunday evening, with only some scattered snow showers remaining.
Additionally, much of the ground is covered in snow, so at least on snow covered surfaces the snow will not have a problem accumulating.
A widespread 3 to 6 inches of snow is possible – just enough to cause some travel disruptions, but road crews should be able to keep up.
And keep those shovels handy next week. We may have another shot at snow or rain on Tuesday ushering in some bitterly cold Arctic air.
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NEW YORK (WABC) — More snow is expected to fall Tuesday across the Tri-State area after New York City experienced its snowiest day in five years while parts of New Jersey topped 2 feet.
More than a foot of snow fell in Central Park Monday, in a snow storm that made the top 20 for New York City and one of the biggest ever for parts of northern New Jersey.
The relentless storm piled on 3 inches of snow an hour at times while wicked wind gusts caused blowing snow that limited visibility and drifts that buried parked cars to their windows.
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The same areas that were hit hard earlier Monday will tack on even more snow — including areas of Northern Jersey, Westchester and Rockland County.
Meteorologist Lee Goldberg says expect waves of light to moderate snow Tuesday. It’ll start out as an early morning mix and then be met by colder air that turns into snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
Blowing and drifting will continue as winds stay gusty in the 30-35 mph range. The event could well last 48 hours, making it a rare snowstorm the likes of which we see every five to 10 years, ABC7 meteorologist Jeff Smith said.
Before it’s over, parts of New York City could see 18 inches of snow, with even higher amounts to the north and west as the heaviest snow shifts in that direction.
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The winter storm warning continues on Tuesday as the storm slowly pulls away. It’ll still be blustery and chilly. Additional significant accumulation is not likely during the day Tuesday, but don’t be surprised to see a few more inches before the storm finally departs.
The snow itself will likely remain fluffy throughout the event, because it’s so cold, but could become wetter and heavier in coastal airs that see mixing.
Coastal areas will also have to contend with the risk of flooding from the powerhouse storm, with flood warnings in effect on Long Island until 3 a.m. Tuesday. These areas face a risk of moderate coastal flooding, but some areas could see major flooding.
There were also concerns that high tide could bring widespread moderate to isolated major flooding in vulnerable areas, areas like Freeport and Lindenhurst on Long Island and the South Shore back bays. The storm’s slow-moving nature will encompass several high-tide cycles, adding to the concerns.
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NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — All outdoor and above-ground subway service was suspended starting at 2 p.m. Monday because of the massive winter storm.
MTA buses are still running, but suspensions are possible as are road closures.
Speed limits were also reduced on many major highways, and numerous spinouts and accidents were being reported.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until Tuesday for much of the Tri-State.
The vast majority of flights scheduled for today have been canceled. Travelers should contact their airlines directly to confirm flight status.
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The last LIRR trains to and from Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal will leave between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The last Metro-North trains running to and from Grand Central will leave around 3 p.m.
These trains will reach their final destinations at around 5 p.m., with the exception of Metro-North’s Wassaic branch, which will reach its destination at 6 p.m.
Also starting at 3 p.m., all PATH service system-wide will be suspended.
Amtrak Northeast Regional is operating a limited schedule.
The Staten Island Ferry is operating on a modified schedule of every 20 minutes Monday morning
NYC Ferry service is suspended until further notice, and SeaStreak Ferry service is suspended Monday.
New York Waterway ferries also are suspended.
Alternate side street parking in the city is suspended through the rest of the week, but parking meter rules remain in effect.
MTA Bridges and Tunnels implemented an empty and tandem tractor-trailer ban beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday. Buses were being outfitted with tire chains and are running on a reduced schedule.
The upper level of the Verrazzano Bridge is closed, but officials expect it to reopen sometime later.
The MTA urges customers to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
“This is a serious winter storm with high snowfall levels predicted,” MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye said. “MTA employees will be working hard over the next 48 hours and beyond to prepare for and respond to the storm. Even still, we strongly recommend New Yorkers stay home, stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel on Monday and Tuesday until the storm subsides.”
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MTA employees will be:
– Spreading salt and clearing surfaces of snow and ice – Keeping signals, switches, and third rail operating – Removing any downed trees that may fall across tracks – Attending to any weather-related challenges during the storm
New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway Outdoor, above-ground subway service will be suspended at 2 p.m. Monday. Officials said it will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Underground subway service will continue to operate.
There are nearly 220 miles of outdoor track throughout the boroughs. The Rockaway, Sea Beach, Flushing, Brighton, and Dyre Av lines are particularly vulnerable to snow and freezing precipitation. To prevent subway trains from being blocked in yards, they will be moved and stored underground in anticipation of heavy snow or ice. This will impact service on lines with express service.
New York City Transit has a fleet of snow and ice-fighting trains designed to keep outdoor tracks, switches, and third rails clear of snow and ice. High-powered snow throwers, jet-powered snow-blowers, and de-icing cars – retired subway cars modified with tanks and other specialized equipment to spray de-icing fluid on the third rail – are ready for immediate deployment.
New York City Buses MTA buses are still running, but suspensions are possible as are road closures. All local buses will be fitted with tire chains. Sixty-foot articulated buses will be replaced with 40-foot standard buses starting Sunday night.
New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have 35 snow-fighting vehicles in their fleet, which operate on predetermined routes to quickly reach terminals, lay-over locations, and other highly trafficked areas and known hotspots.
Bus managers have technology that tracks service when it falls below minimum expected levels on any route, allowing them to make decisions more quickly. Bus service will be adjusted based on road conditions around the city and service curtailments on a route-by-route basis are possible.
MTA New York City Transit’s Department of Buses and the MTA Bus Company have the following equipment and supplies on hand to fight the storm:
– More than 800,000 gallons of diesel fuel – More than 338,000 pounds of de-icing material
MTA Bridges and Tunnels MTA Bridges and Tunnels personnel have activated full inclement weather preparedness for all facilities. Staffing will be maintained at the level necessary to fight the storm with up to 300 employees engaged in weather-related activities.
Due to expected high wind conditions, a ban on empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks will be in effect on all MTA bridges starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. Bridges and Tunnels will be closely monitoring the weather and implement additional appropriate restrictions as needed.
Fleet Operations garages will be activated throughout the storm to maintain the availability of all storm-fighting equipment and material including:
Bridges are equipped with embedded roadway sensors for temperature and above-ground atmospheric sensors that deliver real-time information on wind velocity, wind direction, humidity, and precipitation via wireless communication. These sensors record data used to determine if speed restrictions are necessary.
Flooding conditions will be closely monitored and appropriate mitigation measures will be put into place as needed. All non-critical roadwork will be suspended during the storm with contractors on-site and/or available to assist with weather-related response and mitigation.
New Jersey Transit New Jersey Transit will temporarily suspend all service Monday, except the Atlantic City Rail Line, which will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
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Due to the impending snowstorm, all bus service in and out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal will be suspended Monday, February 1. Please check with your carrier for specific information and resumption of service.
Commuter Railroads The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are amending service plans in advance of the storm and may amend them further depending on storm conditions. Snow-fighting equipment is winterized, tested, and positioned strategically throughout both railroads. Protective heat circuits are being verified to be operational, air brake lines are being purged of any moisture to prevent them from freezing, and electric trains are being fitted with special third rail shoes to prevent snow from accumulating.
Metro-North Railroad The last Metro-North trains running to and from Grand Central will leave around 3 p.m. Monday. To view final train departures at individual stations customers should visit mta.info or use the Metro-North Train Time or MYmta apps.
Metro-North is closely monitoring conditions and may further modify or suspend service if the snowfall is heavy. In ice storms, blizzards, or sustained winds over 39 mph, train service may be severely curtailed or suspended, especially if there are frozen switches, downed trees, or a loss of third rail or overhead catenary power.
Metro-North Railroad installed third rail snowshoes on its electric trains to scrape ice off of exposed third rails, is shrouding exposed train couplers with snow covers to keep snow out, is treating exposed shoes with deicer, and is spraying door panels with an anti-freeze agent.
Metro-North Railroad has snow-fighting equipment ready to go, strategically located at facilities around the system.
Switches – the interlocking tracks that allow rail traffic controllers to route trains from one track to another – are being treated with an anti-freeze agent and lubricated. Metro-North Railroad uses electric switch heaters.
Long Island Rail Road The last LIRR trains to and from Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal will leave between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday. Due to the extreme cold currently hitting the service territory, LIRR station waiting rooms will remain open through Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The LIRR is closely monitoring weather forecasts as the upcoming storm nears its service area and may further modify or suspend service if the snowfall is heavy. In ice storms, blizzards, or sustained winds over 39 mph, train service may be severely curtailed or suspended, especially if there are frozen switches or there is a loss of third rail power.
The LIRR reminds customers to travel only if necessary on Monday and Tuesday. Railroad crews will be out across the service territory working to keep trains moving for those who need them. Those who must travel are urged to be cautious on station staircases/platforms and when boarding/exiting trains. Customers who are planning to travel are encouraged to check the LIRR TrainTime app, MyMTA app, or new.mta.info, for the latest service information.
Access-A-Ride Access-A-Ride paratransit service will continue to provide service, with vehicles using tire chains and all-weather tires, although shared trips and feeder service will be suspended during the storm. Reservations are being accepted on a 24-hour booking cycle instead of the usual 48-hour booking cycle. Customers may experience additional travel and wait times. Customers may want to reconsider travel, unless medically necessary. The Paratransit Command Center will be monitoring the storm to track and respond to immobilized vehicles and customers.
New York City Transit has coordinated a procedure with New York City first-responders and the NYC Office of Emergency Management for rescuing customers on immobilized vehicles or those who develop medical needs during storms.
NY Waterway Ferry Service All NY Waterway ferry service will be suspended on Monday, February 1 due to severe winter weather. NY Waterway will issue updates on Tuesday’s service as the storm develops.
Tri-State air travel update LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport, and Newark Liberty Airport are reporting approximately 90% of their flights on Monday have been canceled. Travelers are urged to contact their airlines directly to confirm flight status.
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